 I need your help! I’m planning on developing a neck and shoulder workshop, the plan is to be able to offer it this Fall. I have tons of information to share, but I feel like I’m stuck when it comes to thinking of a catchy and accurate name. Titles we can’t use: Unwreck Your Neck Liberate Your Neck & Shoulders Free Your Neck or anything you’ve already seen someone else offer… Have an Idea? Email me your suggested name or names. If I pick yours, you get to attend the workshop for free! (If you can’t attend this one due to schedule conflicts, then you can apply to it any other workshops in 2020) In the meantime, here’s my good old 5 minute neck and shoulder video. Maybe it will get you inspired! I know your neck, shoulders, and wrists will thank you…
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 Seriously though, I think we could all use a reminder to love & appreciate the body we have. It is doing the best it can, I promise. I work with all kinds of bodies, with all levels of fitness, all day- and have for years. The human body always responds better to a positive, nurturing approach rather than negative, punitive, and impatient thoughts or feedback. Aging, chronic pain, and the desire to change can be strong motivators, but sometimes they push us too hard. Feel free to take a moment to reset with some self-care. (need some help with this? click here) Still Feeling Frustrated or Discouraged? 1. Make a list of all the amazing things your body does that you might be taking for granted. 2. Focus on a part of your body that feels good today. If more than one appears, keep acknowledging them. 3. Recognize any unrealistic expectations you might be harboring and let them go! You could talk about them, write them out, or try whatever helps you see them for the nasty tricks that they are. Once you see them for the garbage that they are, it’ll be easier to throw them away. Want to know more about how that could work for you? Click here to connect with me. I offer everyone a free introductory life coaching session. It gives you a feel for what the process is like and if we might be a good fit.   With the summer heat approaching, most of us try to get out of town a bit more. On my recent trip to California, I squeezed in some time between my 6ish hour drive and a Pilates lesson (with Diedra Manns) to roll out my feet, do some mat Pilates, and take a nice long walk. It not only helped clear my mind and feel grounded, it also balanced out my body after many hours sitting in the car. The driving is especially uncomfortable for my right ankle, making the foot rolling before the walk really important. You don’t need to bring tons of gear with you to take care of yourself while on the go. I usually bring a mat, foot kit, yoga tune up balls, and a resistance band. How do you feel about your self care, especially body care, while traveling? Need some ideas or suggestions? I’m happy to help. - You can set up private mat Pilates lessons to create a program. We can video and strategize to maximize efficiency of your time. (click here) or - You can also use any of my you tube videos on their own or in addition to some of your favorites from class. (click here) (Keep an eye out for updates on a subscription channel with full length workout videos...)  Group Classes at Kiwanis Recreation Center New faces are always welcome, returning ones too! (If you’re in the group classes and need some extra help, please bear in mind that you can always book a private mat lesson to get some one on one attention and personal corrections. ) Summer Session Classes Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 6/3-8/19 #62151 $59 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 6/3-8/19 #62150 $59 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 6/5-8/21 #62112 $59 *No Classes 7/1 or 7/3* Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200 Don't want to wait until June? Spring Session is Ongoing...... Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 4/8-5/20 #60611 $42 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 4/8-5/20 #60610 $42 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 4/3-5/22 #60609 $42 ($7 drop in) Questions? Click here to contact me directly  Here’s an oldie but a goodie! We did these the other day in class, and I think we all felt the better for it. Our Scapula, or shoulder blades, are designed to glide freely! Laying on your side and focusing on one side at a time can make it a lot easier to get some glide, initiate from the shoulder blade, and keep your neck as relaxed as possible. Enjoyed the video, but have questions or need some help? Click here to contact me directly....
I'm reading a fantastic book by Katy Bowman, and I wanted to share it with you all. Who doesn't want to age dynamically and gracefully, right? You can get the book on amazon, and here's a podcast where she covers the topic. I find her writing to be very clear, insightful, and easy to apply. I hope you do too! If you ever want to discuss, come find me after class or in your next lesson. or click here :)   I recently read this article through the NPR app on my phone. The overall takeaway is that the risk is still safer than being sedentary. I totally agree! However, while I think it is awesome that they are doing the research and finding the correlations between who is likely to get a fracture and how it may impact their lives…… I completely disagree with their advice. “recognize the limits of your strength, he advises, and maybe work on training the dog not to pull on the leash.” What????? I mean, yes- train your dog, but recognize the limits of your strength? How about any or all of the following: - improve your balance - focus on fall prevention - roll out your feet and do some exercises to improve awareness in your feet - learn how to safely increase strength and mobility I could go on and on, but you get the drift. Balance is a skill. It gets better with practice. You can improve your bone density, strength, and gait. How? Pilates! Want to know more? Click here Want to try a one on one Pilates lesson on the apparatus? Click here or scroll down to my last post for info on group classes...   New faces are always welcome, returning ones too!
(If you’re in the group classes and need some extra help, please bear in mind that you can always book a private mat lesson to get some one on one attention and personal corrections. ) The next session starts on 4/3…. Registration is still open! (There is no class 4/1 for Cesar Chavez Day, there may be some confusion because it is listed differently in a few places.) Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 4/3-5/22 #60609 $42 ($7 drop in) Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 4/8-5/20 #60611 $42 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 4/8-5/20 #60610 $42 Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200 Current Classes: Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 1/7-3/25 #60608 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 1/7-3/25 #60607 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 1/16-3/27 #60606 $7 drop in Have some questions? Click here to contact me directly  Do you need some help in getting some SMART goals in motion? Hoping to lose some weight, start exercising, or eat healthier but feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting information out there? Do you want to feel like you're living your life with purpose, emotional wellness, and productive habits? Then you will love this new coaching format. 3 Sessions with me One on One Coaching You pick the topic, we set the goals together, we make a focused plan, and you jump right on in! $195 total, $65 a session Click here to contact me for more info or the get started What is Bulletproof Human Potential Coaching? Click here for more info.  Registration is still open or you can drop in. New faces are always welcome, returning ones too! (If you’re in the group classes and need some extra help, please bear in mind that you can always book a private mat lesson to get some one on one attention and personal corrections.) Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 1/7-3/25 #60608 $53 No Class: 1/21, 2/18 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 1/7-3/25 #60607 $53 No Class: 1/21, 2/18 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 1/16-3/27 #60606 $58 ($7 drop in) Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200  |
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